From vegetable oil to IT services
Wipro began in 1945 as Western India Vegetable Products, a vegetable oil maker in Amalner, Maharashtra, founded by Mohamed Hasham Premji. His son Azim Premji took over in 1966 and moved the company into computer hardware and then software services. In 2013 Wipro demerged its consumer and lighting businesses so that Wipro Limited could focus on IT services.
How Wipro makes money
Nearly all of Wipro's revenue comes from its IT services segment: application and infrastructure management, cloud migration, engineering services, cybersecurity, and consulting, including Capco in financial services. It sells through four market units: Americas 1, Americas 2, Europe, and APMEA.
Recent financials
In FY2026 Wipro reported gross revenue of Rs 926.2 billion and IT services revenue of about $10.48 billion, with a 17.2% segment margin. The board approved a Rs 150 billion buyback in April 2026. In Q1 FY2027, IT services revenue was $2,614.5 million, up 1.0% year over year, and net income was Rs 33.6 billion.
Leadership
Srini Pallia, a Wipro employee since 1992, became CEO in April 2024 after Thierry Delaporte stepped down. Rishad Premji has been Executive Chairman since 2019.